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Are you ready to learn aikido, but don't know where to begin? Are you intimadated by the unfamiliar terms or the powerful techniques? With Aikido Basics you'll become an expert in this martial art in no time! You'll learn about:
The origins of aikido-philosophy, history, and different
What really happens in an aikido class-invaluable tips on choosing the right school, getting ready for your first class, and basic training methods
The essential elements-stances, strikes, grabs, throws, and pins
How to complement your aikido training with ki exercises, multiple-person training, and freestyle exercises
Effective ways to succeed in aikido-create a training program, test for belt promotion, and participate in competitions and tournaments
Resources that can help you further develop your aikido training
Whether you're considering taking up this martial art, or you've already started, Aikido Basics offers an easy, yet comprehensive introduction to everything you need to know to feel confident and be successful.
Phong Thong Dang holds a sixth degree black belt in aikido, a sixth degree black belt in tae kwon do, a fifth degree black belt in judo, and in an eighth degree black belt in Vietnamese Shaolin kung fu. The World Martial Arts Hall of Fame inducted Dang twice: once for his expertise in aikido and again for his lifelong dedication to the martial arts. He has been in the martial arts for over fifty years and currently teaches in southern California.
Lynn Seiser is an internationally respected psychotherapist, consultant, and trainer. Seiser has over three decades of martial arts training and experience. He currently holds the rank of Nidan (second degree black belt) in Tenshinkai aikido under Sensei Phong Thong Dang.
Contents
Part 1: Introduction
Chapter 1: The history of Aikido
Chapter 2: The philosophy of Aikido
Chapter 3: The different branches of Aikido
Part 2: Getting started
Chapter 4: Choosing the right school
Chapter 5: Clothing and equipment
Chapter 6: Your first class
Chapter 7: Safety
Part 3: Learning the basics
Chapter 8: Basic principles
Chapter 9: Stances and footwork
Chapter 10: Strikes
Chapter 11: Grabs
Chapter 12: Throwing techniques
Chapter 13: Locking and pinning techniques
Part 4: Applying the basics
Chapter 14: Ki development
Chapter 15: Randori and jiyu-waza
Part 5: The training session
Chapter 16: Warming up
Chapter 17: How to participate in a workout
Chapter 18: Mental training
Chapter 19: Self-defense
Part 6: Making progress
Chapter 20: Setting a goal and setting up a training program
Chapter 21: Testing for belt promotion
Chapter 22: Demonstrations
Glossary
Resources bibliography
Are you ready to learn aikido, but don't know where to begin? Are you intimadated by the unfamiliar terms or the powerful techniques? With Aikido Basics you'll become an expert in this martial art in no time! You'll learn about:
The origins of aikido-philosophy, history, and different
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stylesWhat really happens in an aikido class-invaluable tips on choosing the right school, getting ready for your first class, and basic training methods
The essential elements-stances, strikes, grabs, throws, and pins
How to complement your aikido training with ki exercises, multiple-person training, and freestyle exercises
Effective ways to succeed in aikido-create a training program, test for belt promotion, and participate in competitions and tournaments
Resources that can help you further develop your aikido training
Whether you're considering taking up this martial art, or you've already started, Aikido Basics offers an easy, yet comprehensive introduction to everything you need to know to feel confident and be successful.
Phong Thong Dang holds a sixth degree black belt in aikido, a sixth degree black belt in tae kwon do, a fifth degree black belt in judo, and in an eighth degree black belt in Vietnamese Shaolin kung fu. The World Martial Arts Hall of Fame inducted Dang twice: once for his expertise in aikido and again for his lifelong dedication to the martial arts. He has been in the martial arts for over fifty years and currently teaches in southern California.
Lynn Seiser is an internationally respected psychotherapist, consultant, and trainer. Seiser has over three decades of martial arts training and experience. He currently holds the rank of Nidan (second degree black belt) in Tenshinkai aikido under Sensei Phong Thong Dang.
Contents
Part 1: Introduction
Chapter 1: The history of Aikido
Chapter 2: The philosophy of Aikido
Chapter 3: The different branches of Aikido
Part 2: Getting started
Chapter 4: Choosing the right school
Chapter 5: Clothing and equipment
Chapter 6: Your first class
Chapter 7: Safety
Part 3: Learning the basics
Chapter 8: Basic principles
Chapter 9: Stances and footwork
Chapter 10: Strikes
Chapter 11: Grabs
Chapter 12: Throwing techniques
Chapter 13: Locking and pinning techniques
Part 4: Applying the basics
Chapter 14: Ki development
Chapter 15: Randori and jiyu-waza
Part 5: The training session
Chapter 16: Warming up
Chapter 17: How to participate in a workout
Chapter 18: Mental training
Chapter 19: Self-defense
Part 6: Making progress
Chapter 20: Setting a goal and setting up a training program
Chapter 21: Testing for belt promotion
Chapter 22: Demonstrations
Glossary
Resources bibliography
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ISBN
804334903
Publication
Tuttle Publishing Boston Rutland, Vermont Tokyo